Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 Community Gathers to Launch MVES’ 50th Year Mystic Valley Elder Services Celebrates 50 Years of Independence for Older Adults & People with Disabilities (Note: Mystic Valley Elder Services recently issued the following press release.) M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) kicked off its Golden Anniversary on June 24, launching a yearlong commemoration of fi ve decades of service to older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. To mark this milestone, MVES welcomed community leaders, partner organizations and supporters to Rivers Edge in Medford. The gathering honored the strong partnerships and shared commitment that have made MVES’ mission possible. MVES serves Malden, Everett, Revere and eight other communities north of Boston. Over the past 50 years, MVES has grown from a handful of staff to a team of several hundred, added a team of dedicated volunteers, and expanded the agency’s scope of services far beyond its initial Home Care off erings. The nonprofi t has provided many thousands of meals, rides, in-home supports, referrals, and more. “What began in 1975 as a small grassroots effort has State Senator Jason Lewis presents MVES CEO Lisa Gurgone with a Resolution from the Massachusetts Legislature recognizing the agency’s history and role in the community. become a cornerstone of our community. All of this was possible thanks to our connections and collaborations with the cities and towns we serve, state and local leaders, our community board members, business supporters, nonprofi t partners and fellow aging services professionals,” explains Lisa Gurgone, MVES Chief Executive Offi cer. “It was an honor to kick off our 50th celebrations with the people who helped us reach this milestone.” MVES Development Director Jenny Vanasse and John Preotle of Preotle, Lane & Associates, a longtime MVES supporter and Malden booster; Preotle, Lane & Associates cosponsored the event with Agero and The Cross Country Group. The event included Keynote Speaker Edward Alan Miller, Professor of Gerontology and Chair of Gerontology at UMass Boston, who is also a Melrose resident. Dr. Miller discussed the growing need for longterm support services, both locally and nationwide, and explained how sustained investment and innovation are necessary to meet this challenge. MA Senator Jason Lewis also addressed the audience. He presented MVES with a Resolution from the Massachu Attorneys Andrea Witt, Alexandra Green and Francine Dawicki (left to right) attend MVES’ 50th anniversary kickoff event. The three attorneys are from Spano Dawicki & Witt, a Saugus-based fi rm that specializes in elder law, estate planning, probate and more. (Courtesy photos/Nicole Hendrickson for MVES) MVES CEO Lisa Gurgone and State Representative Jeff rey Turco aide Kaitlyn Carter; Turco represents half of Revere and all of Winthrop. Gabrielle Kenney and Danielle Short of Right at Home, which includes an office in Malden and serves the region Left to right: MVES Development Director Jenny Vanasse; Everett Constituent Services Aide Cheryl Cole, who is an MVES supporter and Bread of Life volunteer; and MVES Development Committee member Judie VanKooiman, founder of Those Who Can For Those in Need. setts Legislature recognizing the agency’s history and role in the community. The MVES executive team and Board of Directors off er their thanks to all who attended, with special recognition for Dr. Miller and Senator Lewis, as well as event sponsors Agero, the Cross Country Group and Preotle, Lane & Associates. Mystic Valley Elder Services is also celebrating its 50th in several other ways. Visit www. mves.org/mves50 to learn about a series of events in each community MVES serves, nominating an outstanding individual for the MVES Community All-Stars Award, and special upcoming event with a nationally recognized anti-ageism leader. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Questions may also be directed to the MVES Development Department at 781-388-4802 or development@mves.org.
9 Publizr Home